Title: Anglo-African - November 11, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
Brief note announcing a celebration to honor African Americans who fought in the Civil War.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Colored American - March 25, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief commentary on the part the Church is playing in the continuation of slavery. Through sermons and implied approval of the system, the Church has had a powerful influence on the social acceptance of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer shares with his readers a brief eulogy for four men of note who recently died.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837
Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor responds to a letter of praise from William S. Jennings. Mr. Jennings complimented the newspaper and its work towards providing information and knowledge to African Americans. He also contributed to these efforts by finding new subscribers for the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page